Start planting your future with EnvironMentors
The EnvironMentors Program is a brand new tailored support system for students pursuing environmentally-focused graduate programs and/or careers.
The EnvironMentors Program provides the opportunity for undergraduate and new graduate students majoring in an environmental field to be matched with a graduate-level student mentor for assistance in applying to professional academic programs and/or careers, navigating coursework, finding and maximizing research and academic leadership opportunities, and connecting with local environmental organizations.
Students participating in the EnvironMentors Program will demonstrate academic growth in:
- Reflecting on own practices and biases in a professional academic relationship
- Understanding the value of building a personal, professional, and academic network
- Leadership ability including collaboration with others, managing communication, and effective listening
- Creating and following through on specific and measurable goals
- Navigating challenges through utilization of campus resources, peer networks, and critical thinking skills
EnvironMentor Eligibility
- Current graduate student in the Environmental Studies M.A. or Environmental Science M.S. program
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Commitment to EnvironMentors Program for one full academic year
EnvironMentee Eligibility
- Current enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
- Interest in environmental careers and/or post-graduate academic programs
- Commitment to EnvironMentors Program for one full academic year
FALL
- EnvironMentors undergo Mentor Training in first week of classes
- EnvironMentors Meet & Greet in September
- Mentors and mentees are matched and begin mentor-mentee relationship
- Mentors attend biweekly group meetings
SPRING
- Mentors and mentees continue meeting regularly
- Mentors continue meeting as a group on a monthly basis
- Mentors and mentees participate in EnvironMentors Program evaluation
- EnvironMentors Mentor applications are released in March
- Interviews and final selections made by April
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